GENA – The Pleasure Is Yours – MC – Cassette Tape [JUL 31]

Description

MC – Limited Edition Cassette Tape.

There is a kinetic energy that binds drummer and producer Karriem Riggins and singer-songwriter, rapper, and producer Liv.e, the spark that happens when instinct meets flow and spirit finds rhythm.

Their collaborative debut as GENA (short for God Energy, Naturally Amazing, and loosely inspired by Gina from Martin), The Pleasure Is Yours feels like a playful, soulful conversation between two kindred improvisers: Liv.es smoky, unpolished vocals glide through Riggins warm, percussive universe. Rooted in jazz, soul, and hip-hop, Liv.e brings a raw, experimental approach to R&B, while Riggins known for his work with Common, Erykah Badu, The Roots, Madlib, and his close kinship with J Dilla, extends his lifelong dialogue between jazz improvisation and beat science.

Together they create a world thats analog and ethereal, percussive and poetic, bridging eras without settling in one, the sound of two artists finding a new shared language rooted in rhythm, vulnerability, and exuberance.

Pressed on 180g vinyl, the album comes in an embossed sleeve and is available in red and black splatter.

Tracklist:

Side A
A1. Who’s Got a Problem With Gena
A2. Theybetterbegladihavetherapy
A3. Left The Club Like “Really Nigga!”
A4. You’ve Outdone Yourself Today
A5. Unspoken
A6. TGD
A7. Readymade
A8. Douwannabwihtastar
A9. This Is So Crazy

Side B
B1. Lead It Up
B2. Howwefl
B3. Doobie Doo Wew
B4. Circlez
B5. Dream a Twinkle
B6. Thatsmyluvr
B7. omo iya ati baba